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Proposition D is a ballot initiative scheduled for the city's April 1996 ballot. It is designed to update the City's charter and would make the library a city department. If passed, Proposition D would reduce some of the library board's power and make the city librarian responsible to the city manager.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1995
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1995
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
5501AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As City Librarian Kent Ross retires, another experienced librarian, Janet Sporleder, will take over.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Librarian
Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010
Librarians
Sporleder, Janet
Ross, Kent
Library directors
Item ID
29926AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The City Council will discuss reopening the Library on Fridays. Article quotes Kent Ross, City Librarian, discussing budget cuts to the Library.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Budget
Item ID
14786AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.
Item ID
1934AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A summary of the state of the library includes programs and statistics, and the promotion of Janet Sporleder to City Librarian.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Services
Statistics
Ross, Kent
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
30220AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Janet Sporleder, a veteran city employee, has been named the new city librarian. Her appointment will be effective July 1, 2001. She replaces outgoing City Librarian, Kent Ross.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2001
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2001
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Sporleder, Janet
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
21058AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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If Proposition 68 is approved on the 2004 ballot, slot machines will be operated at Santa Anita Park. This is a statewide initiative about which City of Arcadia officials remained neutral.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2004
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2004
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Proposition 68 - Gaming Revenue Act of 2004
Gaming and Gambling - slot machines
November 2004 Ballot
Item ID
28943AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Janet Sporleder has been appointed City Librarian effective July 1, 2001. She replaces Kent Ross, who is retiring.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
City Librarian
Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010
Librarians
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
29924AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Attorney Mike Miller is interviewed about current and previous law suits involving the City of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 17, 1995
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 17, 1995
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
City Employee - Miller, Mike
Actions and Defenses
Item ID
4707AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Jockey Corey Nakatani is interviewed about his sister's recent murder.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 1997
Pages
p. C1 photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 1997
Pages
p. C1 photos
Subjects
Nakatani, Corey
Item ID
9120AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographical sketch of Jim Domney, recently named City Librarian for Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.
Item ID
1933AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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On Monday, June 19, the City of Arcadia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Library Expansion/Remodel project.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 22, 1995
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 22, 1995
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4496AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Candidates for City Council discuss their views on a number of topics. Proposition B is explained.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
March 14, 1996
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
March 14, 1996
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1996
Chivetta, Chuck
Fasching, George
Foley, Vince
Gilb, Ruth
Harbicht, Robert
Roncelli, Gino
Item ID
5646AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A "doomsday" budget is being studied and capital improvements postponed until it is seen whether the Jarvis Amendment (Proposition 13) on the June ballot passes.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California - Elections - 1978
Item ID
875AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Chamber of Commerce subsidy from the City will surely be drastically cut by Proposition 13. It may be discontinued completely.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 25, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 25, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Item ID
895AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Ward Kent, Sept. 19.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 25, 1950
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 25, 1950
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Kent, Janet Christine
Item ID
10312AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Kent Kiester, Oct. 25.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 28, 1948
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 28, 1948
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Kiester, Michael Kent
Item ID
9195AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Candidates for city council give their comments regarding the proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center. Proposition C is explained by City Attorney Mike Miller.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
March 21, 1996
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
March 21, 1996
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1996
Chivetta, Chuck
Fasching, George
Foley, Vince
Gilb, Ruth
Harbicht, Robert
Lojeski, Dennis
Roncelli, Gino
Item ID
5647AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's City Council was unable to elect a Mayor at Tuesday's Council meeting, with 5 members splitting their votes 3 ways. Several council members are interviewed.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 20, 1995
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 20, 1995
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
4389AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The search for someone to serve the remainder of Bob Margett's term on the City Council hit high gear on Monday night as the panel interviewed 3 applicants for the job.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 1995
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 1995
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1900-1999
Item ID
4472AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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